Are Ottelia Acuminata and Yarrow in the same botanical family?

No — Ottelia Acuminata is Hydrocharitaceae and Yarrow is Asteraceae.

Can you substitute Ottelia Acuminata for Yarrow?

They come from different families (Hydrocharitaceae and Asteraceae), so direct substitution is uncommon.

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Ottelia Acuminata vs Yarrow

Ottelia acuminata · Achillea millefolium

Ottelia Acuminata

Ottelia acuminata

T Traditional Use

Family: Hydrocharitaceae
Genus: Ottelia
Primary use: medicinal

Ottelia acuminata, is a plant species endemic to Southern China.

Yarrow

Achillea millefolium

T Traditional Use

Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Achillea
Primary use: medicinal

Achillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Growing to 1 metre tall, it is characterized by small whitish flowers, a tall stem of fernlike leaves, and a pungent odor.

At a glance

· Different families — Hydrocharitaceae vs Asteraceae.
· Both are primarily medicinal.
· Evidence tiers — Ottelia Acuminata: T; Yarrow: T.